READINGS For Sunday, Dec 3
SERVING: Pastor Jason Stanton, Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz Organist: Gabe Hicks; Bread Baker: Bev Larson
I Peter 2:4-10, Luke 12:22-28, Build a Spiritual House Pew Bible: 984, 847 Spark Bible: 1361, 1149
SUNDAY, DEC 3, 8:00am Reader: Bev Larson; Projection Leader: Larry Schreiner
For Wednesday, Dec 6
WEDNESDAY, DEC 6, 6:15pm Reader: Carol Skoy
Daniel 3:1-30, Daniel & the Fiery Furnace Pew Bible: 719 Spark Bible: 959
PRAYERS & CARE
Hospital: John Towner Please contact the office if you have any prayers to be lifted up: office@firstlu.org or 608.783.2236
NURSERY AVAILABLE
Members and visitors: our nursery is available for children newborn through age 4. The nursery is staffed Sunday mornings during and between services, and on Wednesday evenings during service and programming. Please bring your diaper bag. It will also be staffed during some church events and will be advertised as such when available. We hope you take advantage of our services while here at First. Sunday attendant: Deb Eckert; Sun. Helpers: XXX; Wednesday attendant: Cassie Carrell
HOSPITAL REMINDERS
For Gundersen: be sure to alert the hospital of your church affiliation when they ask and they will then release your name to us when we call. For Mayo/Franciscan Healthcare: it is important that you or a family member contact us directly at the church office: 608.783.2236. Mayo no longer gives out information regarding who is hospitalized.
SPARKHOUSE
BOOK FAIR
Through Friday, Dec 8. Take a look at the display and order books and gifts for the special children in your life!
SUNDAY, DEC 3, 10:30am Projection Leader: Ronn Thies
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 410 Main St, Onalaska WI 54650 www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org • office@firstlu.org 608.783.2236 • Fax: 608.783.3741 Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Senior Pastor: Jason Stanton jason@firstlu.org • 608.386.6431 Associate Pastor: Karyn Bodenschatz karyn@firstlu.org • 608.433.6002 Vicar: Tara Shilts, tara@firstlu.org Director of Hospitality: Kathryn Pedretti, kathryn@firstlu.org Nursery Coordinator: Cassie Carrell, nursery@firstlu.org Young Youth Coordinator & Sunday School Superintendent: Beth Miller, beth@firstlu.org Confirmation Admin. Assistant: Cindy Beach, cindy@firstlu.org Youth Director: Jared Oelke, jared@firstlu.org Director of Small Group Ministry: Bridget Crave, bridget@firstlu.org Director of Communications & Marketing: Andrew Stutesman, andy@firstlu.org Head Custodian: Mike Peper, mike@firstlu.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUN., DEC 3 & WED., DEC 6
PARENT SHARE:
WELCOME GUESTS! The 1,800 baptized members of First Lutheran hold hospitality to visitors among our greatest priorities. We understand that visiting a church can feel overwhelming. Please know that ALL a r e w e l c o m e t o worship, commune and participate in all church activities, programs and events. We hope you can make time to stop at the Welcome Center in the front entry where we have a gift for you. It’s also a great place to ask questions, gather information and share ways that we may keep in touch with you. We’re glad you’re here!
Join Carla Stanton, member of First, certified spiritual director and mom of three, in room 201 every Tuesday morning, 8:30-9:30am, or on Sunday mornings 9:15am-10:45am. At Parent Share, we pray and talk about raising our children faithfully. Childcare is available, too, during either session.
WELCOME CENTER HOSTS Brandon King, Rob Nelson CONNECTION CARDS Connection Cards help the staff keep in touch with the needs of members and visitors alike. Please fill out a Connection C a rd e a c h w e e k , co mp l ete w i th p ray e r concerns and anything else you’d like the Pastors to know. Hand it to an usher on your way forward for communion, or place it in the offering plate. Thanks! HOSPITALITY ACTION TEAMS Coffee Servers: Kari Weber, Rob & Jo Ann Kranig, Heather Pintz; Treat Providers: Shirley Sacia, Michelle Bauer, Jim & Ann Carlson, Jackie Grayburn
NOW MEETING SUN & TUES
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Carrying on after the death of a loved one can be difficult and lonely. Join with others who have experienced loss, and listen and care for each other. Two groups to choose from, both meeting the first Thursday of the month: • 1pm in the Upper Rm, led by Nancy Beguin • 7pm at Gloria Kubiak’s home; call Gloria at 608.498.2762 if interested in joining Questions? Contact Director of Small Group Ministry, Bridget Crave: bridget@firstlu.org. More info at 1stlu.org/griefsupport. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Please take time before worship and go to the narthex to write down any prayers you want to lift up, so we can be certain to include them in worship today!
Sunday, Dec 3 • 9:15am Sunday School • 3- & 4-yr-olds, parent drop-off in 4K Rm • Gr K-5, parent drop-off in Choir Rm Sunday, Dec 10 • 9:15am Sunday School, Rehearsal for Christmas Program - Sanctuary New registrations welcome any time of the year. Contact Sunday School superintendent Beth Miller at sundayschool@firstlu.org or stop in the Sunday School office in room 206.
CONFIRMATION Sunday, December 3 • 9:15am 10 Commandments • Gr 6 & 7 Bible Classes - Rm 207 & FS Wednesday, December 6 • 5:00pm Lord’s Prayer • 7:00pm Gr 8 & 9 Small Groups
On Saturday, Dec. 9, the OWLs, a group for those 55+, will embrace the Christmas season with UWL’s “Festival of Carols” at Christ Episcopal Church in La Crosse. They will leave from the church at 4pm to eat at a restaurant before the concert. RSVP to Brian Narveson at owls@firstlu.org or 608.526.9700 by Friday, Dec. 8.
FREE BABYSITTING!
On Sunday, December 10th from 12 - 3 pm, the 8th grade confirmation youth will offer free babysitting at the church so you can shop. Donations will be used to purchase animals for the ELCA Good Gifts program that helps to grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives. Children must be signed
up in advance; please call, text or email Jill Davidson to sign your child up. Jill Davidson 608-792-5830 or jedavidso@gmail.com
HIGH SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY
It’s going to be a week earlier, so we can go caroling, too! Get your holiday cheer on Sunday, Dec. 10, 5:30-8:30pm with a devo, games, and a white elephant gift exchange! Bring the weirdest gift you can find and a friend, too!
BUTTER BRAIDS FUNDRAISER The Butter Braid Fundraiser has started! Youth going to Sugar Creek Bible Camp, National Youth Gathering or on summer mission trips can pick up order forms from the church office. All order forms must be turned in by Dec. 10 with the money. Orders will be available for pickup on Wednesday, Dec. 20, after 12pm. Questions? Contact jared@firstlu.org.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS WORSHIP
It is a wonderful time of year and a great way for our kids to spread their Christmas joy! Wednesday, Dec. 13, during 6:15pm worship!
YOUNG YOUTH COOKIE DECORATING
Meet at the church on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 4pm in the fellowship hall to decorate Christmas cookies. The cookies will be handed out as gifts to the residents that we visit when the church goes caroling on Dec. 17 at 5pm. Parents are more than
welcome, even encouraged, to attend the cookie decorating event! Young Youth is a group for children in grades K-2 and grades 3-5. For information, contact Beth Miller: beth@firstlu.org.
December 3–10 THIS WEEK: DEC 3-10 SUN 3
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Sunday, Dec. 17, 5-8pm. Hop on a bus and take a ride around Onalaska to visit and carol to those who need extra Christmas cheer! RSVP at 1stlu.org/caroling.
DECEMBER’S MOST WANTED
Items needed at the First Teen Clothes Closet (gently used or new items only, please!): • Guys and girls skinny jeans (not straight leg... skinny) • Winter jackets • Mittens, gloves, hats • Purses
YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR PHOTOS
Members who had their photos taken for the new church directory and who are getting just the free 8x10 can pick up that photo in the church office. Drop by during the week to pick up yours. To learn more about these and other announcements, head to our website at www.FirstLutheranOnalaska.org
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SPARKHOUSE BOOK FAIR CONT THRU FRI 8:00am Worship 9:15am 10 Commandments Confirm Cls - TR 9:15am Gr 6 & 7 Bible Classes - Rm 207 & FS 9:15am Sun Morning w/ Coffee Small Grp - MR 9:15am Sunday School 10:30am Worship 12:00pm Capital Campaign Steering Cmte - FS 6:30pm High School Youth Grp 2.0 - MR 7:00pm AA - FS 8:30am ParentShare 1:15pm Staff Mtg 5:30pm Bells Practice - Sacristy 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Mtg - MR 6:00am Courageous Men’s Bible Study - FS 6:30am Coffee w/ Pastor Karyn - Uptowne Cafe 8:30am First Teen Clothes Closet Mtg 5:00pm Lord’s Prayer Confirm Cls 6:15pm Worship 6:30pm Peer Ministry - MR 7:00pm Gr 8 & 9 Small Grps 7:00pm Choir Practice - SN 8:00pm Praise Band Rehearsal - SN 1:00pm Grief Support Grp - UR 7:00pm Women of the House Small Grp - House 7:00pm AA - FS 9:30am Drawing from the Well Group UpTowne Cafe 4:00pm OWLs Fly to Festival of Carols CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE GIFTS DUE BUTTER BRAIDS ORDER FORMS DEADLINE 8:00am Worship 9:15am 10 Commandments Confirm Cls - TR 9:15am Gr 6 & 7 Bible Classes - Rm 207 & FS 9:15am Sun Morning w/ Coffee Small Grp - MR 9:15am Sunday School, Rehearsal for Christmas Program - SN 10:30am Worship 12:00pm Free Babysitting 12:00pm Capital Campaign Steering Cmte - FS 5:30pm High School Christmas Party - MR 7:00pm Hospitality Leadership Team - NX
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